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Interpol Arrests Woman for Tiger Parts Trafficking in India
12/6/2025
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Story summary
- Yangchen Lachungpa, a woman wanted by Interpol for trafficking tiger parts, was arrested in India.
- Officials stated she helped create trafficking routes to smuggle tiger body parts out of India.
- Her bail plea was denied at a court appearance.
- Wildlife officials described the arrest as a significant advancement in combating poaching in India.
- Officials noted that women are rarely involved in the illegal trade of animal body parts.
